To say that Andy Murray took the scenic route to the Qatar ExxonMobil Open final would be an understatement. If he wants to take one more step to the title, he will probably have to do it even more difficult and more improbable fashion.Murray’s reward for a quartet of three-set victories–two in which he saved multiple match points–is a showdown with fellow former world No. 1 … [Read more...] about Ricky’s preview and pick for the Doha final: Medvedev vs. Murray
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Marathon man Murray wins in three once more, saves five match points
Andy Murray needed a trio of three-set matches just to reach the semifinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, and he even saved three match points in the opening round against Lorenzo Sonego.But an even more improbable Houdini act came in the semis on Friday, when Murray fought off five match points to defeat Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 3-6, 7-6(6). Lehecka had two match points with Murray … [Read more...] about Marathon man Murray wins in three once more, saves five match points